God’s way with Lazarus (2) - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

When he (Jesus) heard that he was sick, he stayed two more days in the place where he was.
John 11:6

God's way with Lazarus (2)
Jesus received the news that His friend Lazarus had fallen ill. It was not necessary for Him to get this information. He was the Son of God, after all, and already knew of Lazarus' condition. Instead of setting out for Bethany straightaway, Jesus stayed in the same place for two more days. When He decided to go, Lazarus was already dead.

Let us now put ourselves in the two sisters' place. They will first wonder in their need and then in their mourning, "Why hasn't the Lord come yet?" Do we know such a gnawing, unrelenting question, for which we and no-one else can find an answer? The reason is given in the book of the prophet Isaiah: "My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are my ways your ways, says the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts" (ch. 55, vv. 8.9).

Let us not imagine that we are dealing with a cold, merciless God. The opposite is shown to be the case in this report: "Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus" (v. 5).

Where do we find comfort in our mourning, pain and despair? What gives us support in the darkest hours of our life? The certainty that Christ loves us with everlasting love! Nothing and no-one can separate us from Him (cf. Romans 8, 39).

If you belong to Him through faith, you can be sure that He will never leave you

(to be continued tomorrow)